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Fonds
Identifier: 2019-87-0
Abstract
Research materials, correspondence and other papers, photographs, and additional materials by and about the life of Lynne Templeton Brickley (1940-2019), an independent historian who served as a consultant for several prize-winning exhibitions at the Litchfield Historical Society. A resident of Litchfield, CT, since 1968, Brickley was president and trustee of the Litchfield Historical Society, an active member of the Litchfield Garden Club and the Litchfield Democratic Town Committee, and a...
Dates:
1930-2018
Thomas Canfield et al account book
00-2011-125-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2011-125-0
Abstract
The Thomas Canfield et al Account Book (2011-125-0) was used by Canfield and his son-in-law, David Baldwin, to keep records of accounts. Canfield appears to have worked as a blacksmith. His entries include detailed lists of his children's portions of his estate.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1722-1806
Abel Catlin letter
00-2009-104-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2009-104-0
Abstract
A letter from Abel Catlin in Litchfield, Conn. dated Sept. 2, 1823 to Joseph Burrows in New York concerning William Grimes desire to purchase his freedom from T.H. Welman. A response dated 6 Sept.1823 on the same document from Joseph Burrows with instructions to make a payment of $500 to Mr. William H. Thompson in cash and security.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1823 Sep
Deming, Perkins, and Quincy families papers
1950-01-0
Collection
Identifier: 1950-01-0
Scope and Contents
The Deming, Perkins, and Quincy Families Papers document members of several prominent families who lived in the town of Litchfield, Conn. In the late eighteenth century, the patriarchs of each family earned wealth through their activities as merchants, traders, and investors, enabling them and many of the members of the next generations to live lives free from financial concern, if not outright luxury. The papers consist largely of correspondence, and also include collections of financial...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1762-1950; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1921
James Gilbert manuscript
00-2010-178-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-178-0
Scope and Contents
An historical account, titled "A Journey into the Past," of the section of Litchfield called Headquarters, written by James Gilbert, Jun 13, 1935, in which he describes lands inhabited by former slaves, local characters, and the Dennison, Granniss, and Hayes families.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1935 Jun 13
Newman Hungerford Photograph Album
1913-29-1
Collection
Identifier: 1913-29-1
Content Description
Photograph album containing photographs from Harwinton, East Litchfield, Litchfield, Torrington, New Preston, Washington and Hartford Connecticut as well as photographs of Georgia which include formerly enslaved people. The photographs depict buildings, people, and scenes from the various towns. All are identified and most are dated. The majority of photographs are credited to Newman Hungerford, several are credited to H.P Averill. Many of the photographs appear to have been produced as...
Dates:
1901-1913
Litchfield Country writs and promissory notes
00-1971-68-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1971-68-0
Abstract
Writs and Promissory Notes (1971-68-0) from 1800-1809, detailing outstanding debts between residents of Litchfield County.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1800-1809; Other: Date acquired: 11/09/1971
Pinkerton investigation Into the arson of J. Warren Goddard's properties statements and correspondence
1958-26-0
Fonds
Identifier: 1958-26-0
Content Description
This collection consists of statements and correspondence relating to the Pinkerton National Detective Agency investigation into the arson of J. Warren Goddard's properties on North Lake St., Litchfield, on May 3, 1884. A barn was destroyed and a house was damaged. There are a total of five statements, two of which were made by African-Americans, and five reports signed "Allan Pinkerton" mailed to Goddard. It cannot be determined if Pinkerton actually wrote the reports or if his...
Dates:
1884
Benjamin Tallmadge collection
1933-19-0
Collection
Identifier: 1933-19-0
Abstract
The Benjamin Tallmadge Collection documents the personal life and professional career of Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge through his correspondence as well as his legal, financial, and personal papers. An army officer, chief intelligence officer, and organizer of the Culper spy ring during the Revolutionary War, Tallmadge became a businessman and U.S. Representative from Connecticut in Congress after the war.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1777-1864; Other: Majority of material found within 1778-1833; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1933
Woodbury. Justice of the Peace. Writ
00-2010-62-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-62-0
Scope and Contents
A writ from Gideon Walker, Justice of the Peace to the sheriff of Litchfield County or constables of Woodbury (Conn.) to attach the goods of Sirus Proctor, a negro transient man. To answer to John Mitchell of Woodbury for a debt. The reverse side lists the goods attached.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1777 Dec 25